2020 Nissan Kicks forward collision avoidance problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Nissan Kicks — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits 2000 RPM, the front and rear collision lights and traction light come on… my car…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ABS and Forward-Facing Camera. The dealer…”
filed Jan 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not…
NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Kicks years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kicks | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Kicks | 11 | 32% |
| 2022 Kicks | 5 | 23% |
| 2021 Kicks | 15 | 20% |
| 2019 Kicks | 43 | 32% |
| 2018 Kicks | 19 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Nissan Kicks
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.